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 Discover what makes La Rochelle the perfect retirement haven. 

La Rochelle, France. View of the old harbor, with blue sky and white clouds, sunny day in summer.
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A three-hour train ride from Paris lies the medieval port town of La Rochelle. Located in southwestern France, just north of Bordeaux, La Rochelle is a favorite holiday spot for the French and the destination we rated #1 for a retirement in France in this year’s Overseas Retirement Index. Thanks to its dazzling sunshine, La Rochelle is nicknamed La Ville Blanche (“The White City”)—be sure to…

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